Youximei Hospital Delivery Robot

The Youximei (优小妹) series represents YOGO Robot’s flagship indoor delivery platform, adapted for hospital environments to automate medication transport, specimen delivery, and supply logistics. Deployed across healthcare facilities in China and internationally, these robots reduce nursing staff workload by handling repetitive non-clinical transport tasks.

Product Overview

Developed specifically for indoor navigation in complex environments, Youximei robots operate autonomously across hospital floors, integrating with elevator systems for multi-level delivery without human intervention. The platform addresses a documented healthcare challenge: nurses in large facilities often spend substantial portions of their shifts performing non-clinical transport tasks rather than direct patient care.

Hospital Albert Einstein, one of Latin America’s largest healthcare facilities, deployed YOGO solutions to automate pharmaceutical transport from central pharmacies to nursing stations. This implementation demonstrated the platform’s capability to handle sensitive medical logistics while maintaining operational efficiency.

Key Features

Central Computing Unit Architecture The M6 generation introduces a CCU (Central Computing Unit) design coordinating sensor inputs and actuator outputs through dedicated high-speed, low-speed, safety, and power buses. This architecture enables synchronized perception-decision-motion control cycles.

Autonomous Navigation SLAM-based positioning enables operation without facility infrastructure modifications. The system handles dynamic obstacle avoidance, narrow corridor navigation, and automatic door passage through integration with building management systems.

Elevator Integration Direct communication with elevator control systems allows autonomous floor-to-floor operation. Robots call elevators, select destinations, enter/exit, and complete deliveries across multiple floors without attendant assistance.

Secure Compartment Design Lockable delivery compartments support chain-of-custody requirements for controlled substances and sensitive specimens. Authentication mechanisms ensure deliveries reach authorized recipients.

Fleet Management Cloud-based YOTATION platform coordinates multi-robot deployments, optimizing task allocation, charging schedules, and route planning across facility operations.

Technical Specifications

Deployed in hospitals including Latin America’s Hospital Albert Einstein, Youximei M6 carries up to 30 kg at 0.5–1.2 m/s over 8–12 hours per charge with autonomous elevator operation.

Specifications may vary by model configuration

Clinical Applications

Pharmacy to Ward Delivery Automated transport of medications from central pharmacies or pharmacy satellites to nursing stations. Reduces medication delivery delays identified as patient safety concerns and frees pharmacist and nursing time for clinical activities.

Specimen Transport Secure delivery of laboratory specimens from collection points to central laboratory facilities. Eliminates routing errors and reduces transport time compared to manual collection rounds.

Meal Distribution Scheduled delivery of patient meals from food service areas to ward kitchens or directly to patient rooms in configured deployments.

Supply Logistics On-demand transport of medical supplies, linens, and equipment between storage areas and clinical departments.

Deployment Considerations

Youximei robots function as general-purpose service robots rather than regulated medical devices. Hospital deployments do not require NMPA, CE, or FDA medical device clearances as the robots transport rather than interact with patients or perform clinical functions.

Facility requirements include:

• WiFi coverage throughout operational areas
• Elevator system compatibility for multi-floor deployments
• Designated charging station locations
• Staff training on robot interaction protocols

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the Youximei robot require medical device approval?

No. As a transport/logistics robot that does not contact patients or perform clinical functions, Youximei operates as a general service robot. Hospital deployment does not require NMPA, CE Mark, or FDA clearance.

Can the robot operate across multiple hospital floors?

Yes. Youximei integrates with elevator control systems to autonomously call elevators, select floors, and complete deliveries across multiple levels without human assistance.

What is the typical deployment scale for hospitals?

Deployment scale varies by facility size and logistics volume. Large hospitals typically deploy fleets of 5-20 robots coordinated through the YOTATION fleet management platform.